Due to an increase in mortgage cases and the 39 week rule for housing costs we have been trying to access DHP for clients in receipt of CTB. Unfortunately DHP has been refused on the grounds that an award would exceed their council tax liability.

However looking at the reg 4 it imposes a limit paid per week but states that larger sums could be paid by way of a lump sum.

Has anyone had any success with this?

not me. ive never known a council pay a DHP as a lump sum